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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 248 (Friday, December 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 105622-105623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30796]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7086-N-34]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
Roster Personnel (Appraisers) Designation and Appraisal Reports; OMB 
Control No.: 2502-0538

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing 
Commissioner, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is 
seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 
information collection described below. In accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested 
parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this 
notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: February 25, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection can be sent within 60 days of publication of 
this notice to www.regulations.gov. Interested persons are also invited 
to submit comments regarding this proposal by name and/or OMB Control 
Number and can be sent to: Anna Guido, Clearance Officer, REE, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 
8210, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 402-5535. (this is not a 
toll-free number) or email at [email protected] for a copy of the 
proposed forms or other available information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Guido, Clearance Officer, REE, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 
4176, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 402-5535 (this is not a 
toll-free number) or email at [email protected]. HUD welcomes and is 
prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of 
hearing, as well as individuals with speech and communication 
disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone 
call, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.
    Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from 
Ms. Guido.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is 
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in 
Section A.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Application for Fee or Roster 
Personnel (Appraisers). Designation and Appraisal Reports.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0538.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Form Number: HUD 92563-A, HUD 92564-CN, Fannie Mae Forms: 1004, 
1004C, 1004D, 1007, 1025, 1073, 1075, and 2055.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: 
Accurate and thorough Appraisal reporting is critical to the accuracy 
of underwriting for the mortgage insurance process. The need for 
accuracy is increased for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

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insured mortgage since buyers tend to have more limited income and 
lower equity in the properties. This collection of information provides 
a more thorough and complete appraisal of prospective HUD-insured 
single-family properties ensuring that mortgages are acceptable for FHA 
insurance and thereby protect the interest of HUD, the taxpayers, and 
the FHA insurance fund. The collection allows HUD to maintain an 
effective appraisal program with the ability to discipline appraisers 
and inform potential homeowners of the benefits of purchasing an 
independent home inspection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit and potential home 
purchasers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,973.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 657,287.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Average Hours per Response: 0.02.
    Total Estimated Burdens: $497,627.

B. Solicitation of Public Comment

    This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affected parties concerning the collection of information described in 
Section A on the following:
    (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on those who are to respond; including 
through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission 
of responses.
    HUD encourages interested parties to submit comments in response to 
these questions.

C. Authority

    Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35.

Jeffrey D. Little,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing.
[FR Doc. 2024-30796 Filed 12-26-24; 8:45 am]
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